sportlike
Sportlike is an adjective used to describe something that resembles or exhibits qualities associated with sport. It denotes similarity to sports in aspects such as competition, physical exertion, skill execution, or strategic dynamics, even when the activity is not an official sport or governed by a sports federation.
Origin and usage: The term is a modern coinage formed by combining sport with the suffix -like.
Usage distinctions: Sportlike contrasts with sporty, which more often describes appearance or style, and with athletic,
Examples: A sportlike drill might emphasize scoring, timing, and competitive pacing without awarding official competition credentials.